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Wireless Subwoofer

USER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for WiConnect System

Page 1: ...Wireless Subwoofer USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...oosing a Velodyne Our passion for high performance low distortion bass is the driving force behind our worldwide reputation in audio and technical innovation We are pleased to bring the Velodyne sound experience to your home ...

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Page 5: ...on for Listening Preferences 9 Crawl Test 9 Move Test 10 Connect Multiple Wireless Subwoofers 10 In a Single Audio System 10 In Separate Audio Systems 10 Use the Subwoofer s LFE Input Optional 11 Mount Wireless Transmitter on Wall Optional 12 MAINTAIN Protect Subwoofer from Damage 13 Clean 13 Service 13 Troubleshoot 14 Packaging 14 RESOURCES Specifications 15 Protection Circuitry 15 Regulatory Inf...

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Page 7: ...www velodyne com WiConnect User s Manual 1 SET UP Place Subwoofer ...

Page 8: ... in a CORNER loudest or within a FEW FEET of a WALL smoothest AVOID locations FAR AWAY from a WALL CLOSE to the ROOM CENTER BY a DOOR NEAR a PARTIAL HEIGHT WALL or BEHIND SEATING ARRANGEMENTS FACE the GRILLE TOWARDS the room s main SEATING location MAKE SURE You can access the controls on the rear of the subwoofer The included 6 power cord for the subwoofer can safely reach a power outlet Subwoofe...

Page 9: ...oofer 5V DC power adaptor for wireless transmitter Self tapping wood screws 2 for wireless transmitter mounting User Supplied Accessories RCA cable for connecting wireless transmitter to receiver or if using the wired instead of the wireless connection option RCA cable for connecting subwoofer to wireless transmitter A INPUTS L and R Inputs for connecting to the receiver s RCA outputs LFE Input fo...

Page 10: ...phase of the subwoofer if it blends better with the satellite speakers D LOW PASS CROSSOVER Select the upper frequency to cut off the audio signal to the subwoofer output E ACTIVE Solid yellow when ON ACTIVE using wireless connection Flashing yellow and green when ON ACTIVE but no RF signal Solid Red when in ON STAND BY Subwoofer goes to STAND BY if no audio signal is present for 12 minutes F VOLU...

Page 11: ...EIVER HAS LFE SUB OUTPUT 1 Use the RCA cable supplied by you to connect the wireless transmitter s LFE input to your receiver s LFE or SUB output 2 Plug the wireless transmitter s 5V DC power adaptor into the back of the wireless transmitter Plug the other end of the adaptor into a power outlet 3 Go to the Select Receiver Options for Optimal Subwoofer Performance instructions next NOTE The subwoof...

Page 12: ...the wireless transmitter s 5V DC power adaptor into the back of the wireless transmitter Plug the other end of the adaptor into a power outlet 3 Go to the Select Receiver Options for Optimal Subwoofer Performance instructions next NOTE The subwoofer must be within 50 feet 15 meters from its transmitter to be able to receive the wireless signal Also make sure that the same CHANNEL is selected on bo...

Page 13: ...er most common case 1 Select that you have a subwoofer 2 Select the number of speakers 3 Select the speaker size as SMALL 4 If you don t know the low frequency limit of your main speakers use 80 Hz as the crossover point The lower limit of the main speaker s frequency response is usually listed in the speaker specifications as for example 3 dB down at 45 Hz In this example double the value 45 Hz a...

Page 14: ... of the wireless transmitter to select 1 2 3 or 4 as the broadcast channel 3 Use the CHANNEL switch on the back of the subwoofer to select the same broadcast channel as you selected on the wireless transmitter 4 Go to the Adjust Subwoofer Controls for Listening Preferences instructions next Wireless Broadcast Considerations All wireless devices like the WiC 10 may be susceptible to radio frequency...

Page 15: ... subwoofer to correct for sound cancellations between your subwoofer and your satellite speakers To determine which PHASE is best for your room and subwoofer location a Listen to the system with music playing b Ask a friend to switch the PHASE switch from 0 to 180 while you listen for a change in the mid bass loudness c The correct PHASE is the one that you hear as having louder mid bass d If you ...

Page 16: ... This is a less common setup Usually this setup uses one subwoofer for the R audio channel and one subwoofer for the L audio channel If using separate R and L channel subwoofers place each subwoofer within a couple of feet of the appropriate main speaker for the channel If the system s crossover frequency is high each subwoofer should be even closer to its channel s main speaker For this setup 1 C...

Page 17: ... you to connect one end of the RCA cable to the subwoofer s LFE In input 2 Connect the other end of the RCA cable to either the receiver s LFE or SUB output Or the R output channel red or purple connector Or use a Y connector notincluded to connect both the Rand L output channels 3 Go to the Adjust Subwoofer Controls for Listening Preferences instructions next NOTE Do not use the subwoofer s LFE c...

Page 18: ... for either the horizontal or vertical mounting orientation 2 Hand turn one of the included self tapping wood screws into each marked location Tighten the screws until about 1 8 3 17mm of the screw shank is exposed 3 Hook two of the slotted holes on back of the wireless transmitter to the two screws There is no right way up for the transmitter It can be mounted in any orientation NOTE The provided...

Page 19: ...ints from the subwoofer cabinet Unplug the subwoofer power cord from the power outlet before cleaning to prevent static electricity from damaging the subwoofer during cleaning DO NOT CLEAN THE SUBWOOFER CABINET OR WIRELESS TRANSMITTER CASE with detergents soaps abrasives aerosol sprays chemical solvents alcohol or other cleaning solutions Service DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE SUBWOOFER OR WIRELESS...

Page 20: ...er s LFE or SUB OUT volume level if it is adjustable 3 Put the subwoofer closer to a corner of your room IF THE SUBWOOFER OUTPUT IS DISTORTED INTERMITTENT OR STOPS The subwoofer may have shut down due to the protection circuitry 1 Reduce the volume setting or 2 Shut the subwoofer off until normal operating conditions return OR The subwoofer and transmitter may have lost their broadcast connection ...

Page 21: ... and labor Protection Circuitry The subwoofer is equipped with protection circuitry to provide maximum performance with greatest reliability The subwoofer is protected against Overdriving the speaker Overdriving the amplifier Overheating the amplifier Excessive drop in power line voltage The overdrive protection circuitry operates constantly without being audible under most situations If the subwo...

Page 22: ...ty responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment EUROPEAN UNION EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This product complies with the requirements and other relevant provisions of the R TTE Directive as well as CE LVD Safety and CE EMC Emissions Immunity Radio Frequency Exposure Limit Requirements Keep a minimum separation of 8 inches 20 cm between the transmitter and a...

Page 23: ...Please validate your product warranty by completing the warranty registration online within 30 days at velodyne com warranty subwoofers For detailed warranty information please visit us online at velodyne com warranty subwoofers The warranty information indicated above refers to products purchased in the United States and Canada only If you purchased your product outside of the United States or Ca...

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